FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, September 05, 2005
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The White House - Office of the Press Secretary
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President Visits with Residents of Poplarville, Mississippi |
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Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, Mississippi
2:12 P.M. CDT
THE
PRESIDENT: (In progress) -- out of this despair is going to come a vibrant
coast. It's -- again, I understand if you're saying to yourself, well, it's hard
for me to realize what George W is saying because I've seen the rubble and I
know what has happened to my neighbors. But I'd like to come back down here in
about two years and walk your streets and see how vital this part of the world
is going to be.
I can't wait to join you in the joy of welcoming neighbors back into
neighborhoods, and small businesses up and running, and cutting those ribbons
that somebody is creating new jobs. That's what I think is going to happen.
I just want you to know that when I'm thinking about how we can help this
part of the world, Mississippi is on my mind. Mississippi is a part of the
future of this country, and part of that future is to help you get back up on
your feet. And I'm confident that your United States senator Trent Lott, if I
don't say it loud enough, he will. (Laughter.) He'll remind us. But I appreciate
you taking time out of your day. And by the way, I'm traveling with good
company. My wife, Laura, is with me, too. I want to -- (Applause.)
So let me conclude by asking for God's blessings on you all, and your
families and friends, and let you know we're here for the long term. I
understand. I understand the damage. I understand the devastation. I understand
the destruction. I understand how long it's going to take. And we're with you.
That's what I want you to know. God bless. (Applause.)
END 2:15 P.M. CDT
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